Kenneth Copeland Devotional 26 December 2023 – Know Him as Daddy
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Topic: Know Him as Daddy
For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the Spirit producing sonship] in [the bliss of] which we cry, Abba (Father)! Father! – Romans 8:15, The Amplified Bible
One night after a worship service, a friend and I stepped outside, suddenly awed by the beauty around us. It was one of those crisp, clear winter nights when the brilliance of the moon and stars nearly takes your breath away. I told my friend, “Tommy, will you look at that!” Then he looked up with one of those Holy Ghost whole-face smiles and, with a voice full of tenderness, said, “My Daddy made that!”
“My Daddy….” I’ll never forget how he said that.
Some people might think he shouldn’t have been talking in such familiar terms about God, but they’d be wrong. It’s scriptural to speak that way about Him. The Aramaic word for father—Abba—is used several times in the New Testament. The most accurate translation for that word in English is “Daddy.” It’s a word that signifies closeness. It speaks of a relationship that’s been developed through time spent together.
“Father” is one thing. “Daddy” is another.
Growing up, my father was sometimes my “Father” and sometimes my “Daddy.” When we were out duck hunting, he was “Daddy.” When he gave commands he meant to be obeyed instantly, he was “Father.”
God is like that, too. He’s your Father, and He’s your Daddy. Sometimes, you’ll be very serious and down to business with one another. Other times, you’ll be more lighthearted. Either way, once you fellowship with Him enough to get to know Him, I guarantee you’ll want to always be close to Him.
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:14-18
This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leaders of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org), which specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation, and other biblical topics.
Ambydennis Notice Board: We trust you have been blessed by the devotional. Accepting Jesus as your Lord and personal Savior is one of the best decisions, especially for you; imagine having Christ in your life; what a fantastic experience it will be. It starts here as you proclaim: Dear Father, I humbly come to you in sincere repentance, claiming you as my Lord and personal Saviour. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness, be the center of my life, and let my life revolve around you as I partake in the eternal life you gave us in Jesus’ Name. Congratulations, you are now Born again. God bless you.
